Scarce Large Motto WWII US Army "Merrill's Marauders" (5307th Composite Unit) Shoulder Patch

This is a scarce World War II United States Army 5307th Composite Unit shoulder patch with a large motto. The 5307th Composite Unit was also known as "Merrill's Marauders" (named for Brigadier General Frank Merrill). The patch is shield-shaped and divided into quadrants, two blue and two green, showing a white sun and star separated by a diagonal red lightning bolt. A tab-shaped area above the shield reads MERRILLS MARAUDERS in red embroidery.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 4-1/8" in height and 2-7/8" in width.

Fully embroidered in silk/cotton threads.

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This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX13 LAGEX3/13 SAGEX12/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The patch shows only light wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.